Tag: The Surge In Car Market & What It Means For Long Island Residents

Why car prices are still so high — and likely won’t fall anytime soon The average new vehicle costs nearly $49,000, an almost $10,000 increase from before the pandemic. This is a look at today’s deeply weird auto market.

It’s a question many car shoppers want to know: Can you negotiate new car prices? The short answer is yes. However, for many, even the thought of negotiating new car prices can seem intimidating. Treat this experience like any negotiation and go in with a plan.

CarMax has 220 dealerships across the country, including three Upstate, and the retailer is planning to enter the downstate market with two new dealerships on Long Island – in East Meadow and Smithtown – that will serve the New York City area, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said.

The monthly cost to lease a new car in New York (2024): $650

Overall, a good rule of thumb is to try to keep your total car expenses at